Food updates in the GCC amid COVID-19 outbreak

Food sources and pricing will be impacted, but industry executives say they have these under control.  

Turkey's plastics association election

Yavuz Eroğlu is re-elected President in PAGEV’s largest general assembly in 30 years

Arburg Partner Eugen Hehl gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Richard Vieweg medal of honor, the highest VDI accolade, was awarded to Arburg Partner Eugen Hehl 

UAE developing food security systems

UAE aims to increase its levels of food security, and has been advocating transformation across the country's agricultural sector.   

Sealed miniature clamping module with high pull-down force

SCHUNK has developed a completely sealed miniature clamping module specifically for compact applications in the metal cutting industry, assembly and handling, as well as for the measurement technology.

New generation of HPC end mills for universal use

The newly developed high-performance end mill 35402 from TOOL FACTORY Cutting Tool Solutions GmbH in Burscheid impress with their long tool life and process reliability.   

IADSA supports review on link between dietary supplements and work productivity

The IADSA supports new literature review by nutrition expert, Dr Adam Drewnowski who says that further research is needed to explore link between dietary supplements and work performance  

CCMT 2020 POSTPONED

Due to the severe outbreak and spread of the novel corona virus (COVID-19), Shanghai's Municipal People's Government has initiated the first-level-response mechanism for major public health emergencies with strict measures to prevent and control the outbreak. 

First 3D printing studio for chocolate

The Barry Callebaut Group offers the world’s first personalized 3D printed chocolate at scale, through its global decoration brand Mona Lisa.  

Sumitomo expands epoxy, PES offerings

Sumitomo introduces epoxy, PES grades to meet growing demand for carbon composites in aviation/aerospace

Parx Materials raises €1 million

Parx Materials N.V. (formerly Parx Plastics) has received a capital infusion of EUR 1.0 million for expansion and scale-up. 

Recycled PET in multivitamins container

Amcor develops first PET container for Ritual multivitamins made from 100% recycled content